Resume Dos & Don'ts

The following DOS and DONT’S and will assist you as you prepare your resume. 

DO:

• Use one page, never more than two;  use white or off-white bond paper
• Leave space between sections or headings so readers can read more easily
• Emphasize headings using capital letters, boldface or indentation; avoid italicized text, script and underlined passages
• Use popular non-decorative typefaces; use a font size of 10-14 points and letter-quality printer
• Send ERROR-FREE, PERFECT copies.  Check grammar, spelling, and content for accuracy before having multiple copies made
• Use a variety of action verbs
• Customize each resume for the reader

DON’T:

• Use abbreviations except state, degree, GPA, Co., Inc.
• Use horizontal and vertical lines
• Use long-winded, flowery sentences
• Include a whole life history
• Include high school information
• Use the following headings: resume, name, address, phone number
• Date your resume
• Include age, date of birth, marital status, children, health condition, physical description
• Include reason for leaving last job
• Include salary or supervisor’s name
• Send photocopies
• Fold your resume on a line of text